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I will do a post on my favorite Golden Globe starlet of 2011. For now Id like to look back on a Golden Globe starlet who set the tone for what we call now "Old Hollywood Glamour" . One image that comes to mind is Marilyn Monroe 1962 Golden Globes in her emerald green sequined Norman Norell gown. She wore green emerald earrings given to her by Frank Sinatra. She looked like a movie star in the truest form. There was no Red carpet apologies going on for her size 12 curves.There was no snarky commentators talking about her curves. Just Marilyn showing up to accept her award for World Film Favorite: Female . With her beautiful smile an sparkle in her eyes. Sadly this would be her last Golden Globe Awards show.
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| "Hollywood is a place where they'll pay you a thousand dollars for a kiss and fifty cents for your soul". -Marilyn Monroe - |
What we could learn from that in 2011. When starlets are apologizing for size 8. When in the up coming days will hear about armpit cleavage. Some stylists will become stars themselves. While others who got it wrong will be licking there wounds. As an abundance of photos will flood the internet reminding them. To them I send love an admiration for taking a risk. So as I sit here in my pink leopard print pajamas with my cat on my lap. The Patriots game on the television the golden globes streaming on my computer. I feel like maybe I should go apply some red lipstick an wing tipped eyeliner while writing about this. Have some Frank Sinatra playing while sipping a martini . I posted below a picture of the actual dress that sold at Christies in 1999 for 96,000 dollars. Isn't beautiful lets all take a moment to appreciate it . All the sequins were hand sewn . Rumor has it that the dress had to be altered the night before due to Marilyn having a big weight loss in the breast area.
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| Lot 53 - A SEQUINED EVENING DRESS The backless, full-length dress of emerald green jersey, heavily embroidered with matching sequins, decorated with inset waistband. Unlabeled, by Norman Norell, worn by Marilyn Monroe at the Golden Globe Award Ceremonies in Hollywood on March 5, 1962, when accepting her award as 1961's "World's Favorite Film Star." Estimate: $30,000-$50,000 Selling Price: $96,000 So there you have it my little tribute to my favorite Golden Globes Starlett . Who is yours ? |
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Was she size 12??!? What a beauty! Yes, times have changed. People are just under the microscope like never before. I wouldn't want it (here in my red flannel).
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It seems a shame huh ? Im in my orange fuzzy socks an pink leopard jammies lol Her size goes from 8 to 14 on the net. One report said dress size 12, pants size 8 shoe size 7AA. lol
ReplyDeleteShe looks like a full blown six or eight, in today's sizes.
ReplyDeleteGlam City.
With so many comments flooding the internet on what was worn/won, I wonder why designers think it's still important to lend clothes.
It'd be nice if the clothes and jewels were paid for.
I think she looks like an 8 too. It jumps all over the place on the net. I heard mention that they had too wear Chopard tonight. I thought it was wierd that you couldn't wear what you wanted. If you didn't wear Chopard what happens to you ?
ReplyDeletePerhaps they end up on some chopping block list. Who ended up wearing grey sweats to bed. Yeah so much for glam for this girl.
ReplyDeleteNow as for starlets I'm with you Monroe!
Modern times: Christina Hendricks she makes no apologies for her body thank god!
She was a vintage size 12...very different than a modern size 12. I like your article, but is it just me or does the dress sold at the Christie's auction look different than how she wore it to the Golden Globes? Was it altered once more? Thanks.
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